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Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, And lurking at every corner.
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Temptation is an Active Hunter
Commentators note that the woman is not passive but actively and strategically hunts for victims. She is restlessly moving from her doorway to the streets, to the public squares, and to every corner. This illustrates that temptation is often not a random encounter but a deliberate, diligent, and predatory force that seeks people out.
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Reformed Baptist
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